Haaland on Target as Norway Beat Wales 3-1 in Oslo

Erling Haaland scored and set up a goal as Norway beat Wales 3-1 in their UEFA Nations League Group A4 match at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo on Saturday (Nov 14), Sky Sports reported, leaving Craig Bellamy’s Wales bottom of the group.

Antonio Nusa and substitute Andreas Schjelderup scored in the second half before Haaland, the 26-year-old Manchester City striker, sealed the win from the penalty spot, according to the Associated Press.

Norway Beat Wales After Goalless First Half

The first half ended 0-0. Sky Sports said Wales were the better side before the break and created chances, with Daniel James going close on three occasions. Goal.com reported that Harry Wilson missed an early opening in the second minute after a cross from Brennan Johnson.

Norway broke through in the 59th minute when Nusa struck into the bottom corner after Wales failed to clear a corner, the AP and Sky Sports reported.

Schjelderup, who came on in the 66th minute, doubled the lead in the 68th minute, finishing from close range after a pass from Haaland.

Brooks Chip Gives Wales Brief Hope

Wales made a triple substitution in the 72nd minute, bringing on David Brooks, Rubin Colwill and Connor Roberts. Brooks pulled a goal back in the 79th minute with a chipped finish over the goalkeeper.

The comeback hopes ended when Roberts fouled Schjelderup in the box. Haaland converted the penalty in the 88th minute with his left foot.

The AP said the goal ended a two-game run without scoring for Haaland at international level. The win was Norway’s second in Group A4, the agency added.

Nations League Relegation Threat for Wales

According to Sky Sports, Wales can no longer finish above Norway because of their inferior head-to-head record, even if they beat group leaders Portugal in their final group game on Tuesday (Nov 17).

Wales are on three points. Sky Sports said they would avoid automatic relegation to League B if they are not one of the two worst-placed bottom teams in League A, where the other bottom sides currently have no points. A relegation play-off against a League B side would be the alternative.

The Sweden Herald reported that the result keeps Norway in League A, with a chance of reaching the quarter-finals.

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